AN ASSIGNMENT ON TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT BY ADERIBIGBE OLUBISI GEORGE SUBMITTED IN FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR PROFFESIONAL DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT TO NIIT‚ ZARIA OCTOBE‚ 2010 Contents Assignment number one • Different types of transport carriers with example of each and companies that engage the carrier. • Economic and service characteristics of different modes of transport. • Physical characteristics of different modes of transport. • What are
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What is logistics? "Logistics means having the right thing‚ at the right place‚ at the right time." [pic] Logistics - (business definition) Logistics is defined as a business planning framework for the management of material‚ service‚ information and capital flows. It includes the increasingly complex information‚ communication and control systems required in today ’s business environment. -- (Logistix Partners Oy‚ Helsinki‚ FI‚ 1996) Logistics - (military definition) The science of planning
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SUMMARY The current study remains limited in its scope as it looks at the problems faced by Pakistan Railways and there solutions not at the organization as a whole. The research is mainly made by collecting data from Peshawar & Nowshera railway stations and conclusions are drawn on the basis of that data. To undertake the task we went through the existing literature on Pakistan Railways and reviewed the current state of affairs through available data. Pakistan Railways have been running losses since
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development of civilizations. Transport infrastructure consists of the fixed installations including roads‚ railways‚ airways‚ waterways‚ canals and pipelines and terminals such as airports‚ railway stations‚ bus stations‚ warehouses‚ trucking terminals‚ refueling depots (including fueling docks and fuel stations) and seaports. Terminals may be used both for interchange of passengers and cargo and for maintenance. Vehicles traveling on these networks may include automobiles‚ bicycles‚ buses‚ trains‚ trucks
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Company Background: ABC India Ltd‚ started in 1963‚ has been a pioneer in the field of logistics since its inception‚ when there were hardly any other organized cargo transporters in India. Today‚ ABC India Ltd is serving India and the world through a network of more than 150 locations all over the country and associates across the world. All these locations are linked by ABC’s own technologically advanced information system. ABC India Ltd has its own fleet of trucks‚ hydraulic trailers and prime
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AN INTRODUCTION TO LINER SHIPPING BUSINESS NATURE AND SCOPE OF LINER SHIPPING BUSINESS: LINER SHIPPING BUSINESS A BRIEF HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF SHIPPING THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF LINER SERVICE THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF TRAMP SERVICE TYPES OF LINER SERVICE OPERATORS THE IMPORTANCE & NEED FOR LINER SERVICE LINER TRADE ROUTES A BRIEF HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF SHIPPING: The spirit of enquiry - looking beyond the forests‚ mountains‚ deserts & oceans. The era of explorations
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edition. An example is “DAT Pier 82 Port of Philadelphia Incoterms® 2010.” Incoterms rules specify the point at which risk of loss occurs‚ but not‚ strictly speaking‚ where title changes. In addition‚ they specify which party is responsible for freight (or carriage) charges‚ but not payment terms for the goods themselves. The ICC prefers that “Incoterms” be used as an adjective‚ not a noun‚ in prose. The word itself is trademarked and the rules are copyrighted‚ so at least the last edition‚
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INSURANCE & FREIGHT – YOU HAVE TO CUSTOM CLEAR THE GOODS AND LOAD IT INTO THE CONTAINER AND MOVE THE GOODS TO THE DESTINATION PORT. FOB- FREE ON BOARD TO ANY PORT IN INDIA OR THE REQUESTED PORT – HERE YOU WILL CUSTOM CLEAR THE GOODS AND HANDOVER TO THE FREIGHT FORWARDER / AGENT NOMINATED BY THE IMPORTER. IN BOTH THE METHODS YOUR FREIGHT FORWARDER WILL DO THE WORK FOR YOU AS PER THE REQUESTED TERMS. CIF- WE HAVE TO GET THE FREIGHT QUOTE FROM ANY FRIEGHT FORWARDER FOR THE OCEAN FREIGHT CHARGES AND
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Spain Distribution channels A. Distributing a product * Evolution of the sector The distribution market in Spain is very focussed and specialized.. In 2005‚ the turnover from retail trade increased to 194 billion Euros which was an increase of 5.6% compared to 2004. Some Autonomous Communities impose restrictions for the establishment of superstores and shopping centers. * Market shares Distribution in Spain is still characterized by a large number of retailers and traditional stores
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